The PlayStation Report

Sometimes the games industry is a bummer. It turns out lately that is most of the time. Even at the height of what used to be an exciting time, we find ourselves asking why we should care.Now Playing:Tyler - Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Destiny 2: The Final ShapeFrank - Across the Obelisk, Dredge, Roots of PachaContact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

Do we need more Overwatch-like games? No. Are we getting them? Yes. Why? Not a clue. We are just as confused as everyone else. I guess there aren't any first-party games to get excited about anymore.Now Playing:Tyler - Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Super Mario Bros. WonderFrank - Hades 2, Stardew Valley, Across the Obelisk, Little Kitty Big CityContact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

It doesn't seem to matter how good your games are anymore. Publishers and platform holders will sacrifice you to the altar of shareholders when their own performance is under scrutiny. Now Playing:Tyler - Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Helldivers 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Fallout 4Frank - Hades 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Stardew Valley, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Helldivers 2Contact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

Embracer group has decided that its name is so tarnished that they have to split up and come up with new identities. Lars Wingefors is still the jackass in charge so who knows what if anything will change.Now Playing:Tyler - Like a Dragon Infinite WealthFrank - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Red Dead Redemption 2, Doomsday Paradise, Wizard Miners, Hunters of Arcfall, Raccoon Sky PiratesContact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

After some self-reflection, we have found ourselves to be the problem. We are very sorry.Now Playing:Tyler - Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, As Dusk Falls, Stellar BladeFrank - Thirsty Suitors, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Stardew Valley, MLB the Show 24, The Devil in MeContact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

The soul-crushing nature of the video game industry continues. It's not sustainable but at least rich people are happy. Disgusting.Now Playing:Tyler - Helldivers 2Frank - Helldivers 2, Tales of Arise, House of Ashes, PGA Tour 2K23Contact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

Xbox games on a PlayStation? What is happening? Oh yeah, games are expensive to make...duhNow Playing:Tyler - Halo Infinite, Like a Dragon Infinite WealthFrank - Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins, Pokemon Scarlet, Brotato, Helldivers 2, Hundred Days, Stardew Valley, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Death Must Die, Tales of Arise, Little Hope, Red Dead Redemption 2Contact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com

We'd be lying if we said we expected anything less but the degree Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth has us laughing is unprecedented in games. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with our favorite dumbass over the coming weeks. Now Playing:Tyler - Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, Like a Dragon Infinite WealthFrank - Pokemon Scarlet, Brotato, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, Like a Dragon Infinite WealthContact Us: @PSReportPodcast PlayStationReportPodcast@gmail.com